Thursday 29 May 2014

Dungeons and Dragons announces free basic rulebook

Wizards of the Coast, publisher of collectable card games and the renowned tabletop fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons, has announced that the basic digital rulebook for Dungeons and Dragons will be available as a free download on the official website.

The basic rolebook will explain how to get started with a D&D campaign, and has information from levels one through twenty for the classes fighter, wizard, rogue, and cleric. Subclasses and races will also be included, allowing new players to craft a character without feeling overwhelmed by too many options.

Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set


"Basic D&D is the true heart of the game and could easily provide a lifetime of gaming," says senior manager Mike Mearls in a statement announcing the free rulebook. "In August, with the release of the Player’s Handbook, Basic D&D will expand to include the essential monsters, magic items, and DM rules needed to run the game, along with the rules for wilderness, dungeon, and urban adventuring. "

This free rulebook is a great opportunity for new players to get into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, and for experienced players to help friends understand the game and get started making characters, picking traits, and rolling their D20s.

Anyone interested in learning more or downloading the free PDF should check out the announcement on Wizards of the Coast's website.

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